Significado
A window that is shut.
Contexto cultural
In high-altitude areas like Addis Ababa or Debre Berhan, keeping windows 'ዝግ' (closed) at night is essential to avoid 'bird' (the common cold/flu), which locals believe is caused by night air. Ancient stone churches in Lalibela feature 'ዝግ መስኮቶች' carved into the rock that don't actually open; they are symbolic and decorative. A closed window with curtains drawn is a strong signal of 'do not disturb' in Ethiopian neighborhoods. Privacy is highly respected. In the dusty dry season (Bega), 'ዝግ መስኮት' is a practical necessity to keep homes clean from the red dust of construction.
Word Order
Always put 'Zig' first. Amharic is very strict about Adjective-Noun order.
Metaphor Alert
Don't use this to mean 'closed-minded' yet; stick to physical windows until you reach B2 level.
Significado
A window that is shut.
Word Order
Always put 'Zig' first. Amharic is very strict about Adjective-Noun order.
Metaphor Alert
Don't use this to mean 'closed-minded' yet; stick to physical windows until you reach B2 level.
Pluralization
Only add '-och' to 'Meskot'. Never say 'Zigoch Meskot'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct Amharic word for 'closed'.
በክፍሉ ውስጥ አንድ ____ መስኮት አለ።
'ዝግ' means closed, which fits the context of describing a window's state.
Which of these means 'The closed windows' (plural)?
Select the correct plural form:
In Amharic, you pluralize the noun (መስኮቶች) but keep the adjective (ዝግ) the same.
Match the Amharic phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
These are basic antonyms and related collocations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ብርድ ነው! B: እሺ፣ ____ ይሻላል።
If it is cold (ብርድ), a closed window is the logical choice.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
States of a Window
Closed
- • ዝግ መስኮት
- • የተዘጋ
- • የታሸገ
Open
- • ክፍት መስኮት
- • የተከፈተ
- • ሰፊ
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosበክፍሉ ውስጥ አንድ ____ መስኮት አለ።
'ዝግ' means closed, which fits the context of describing a window's state.
Select the correct plural form:
In Amharic, you pluralize the noun (መስኮቶች) but keep the adjective (ዝግ) the same.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are basic antonyms and related collocations.
A: ብርድ ነው! B: እሺ፣ ____ ይሻላል።
If it is cold (ብርድ), a closed window is the logical choice.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. It can be used in both formal writing and casual speech.
Yes, it applies to any type of window, including those on cars or airplanes.
The opposite is 'ክፍት መስኮት' (Kift Meskot).
You say 'መስኮቱ ዝግ ነው' (Meskotu zig new).
Yes, the root Z-G-T is used for closing, locking, and shutting.
Mainly for warmth in the highlands and to keep out dust or rain.
No, for computer windows, people usually use the English word 'window' or 'ፋይል' (file).
No, 'blind' (as in window blinds) is 'መጋረጃ' or 'ቬኒሺያን'.
Yes, it is one of the most common noun-adjective pairs in daily life.
Yes, it is often used to symbolize privacy or isolation.
Frases relacionadas
ክፍት መስኮት
contrastOpen window
ዝግ በር
similarClosed door
የተዘጋ መስኮት
specialized formA window that has been closed
መስኮት መዝጋት
builds onTo close a window
መጋረጃ
similarCurtain
